Kingston Elementary School News

Kingston Elementary School's Site-Based Decision-Making Council selected a new principal Friday afternoon. Carrie Ballinger will serve as the next principal for the school. Ballinger will take over on July 1, following the retirement of current principal, Darlene Young. Congratulations, Ms. Ballinger.

Tuesday, May 29, (the last day of school for students) will be a shortened day for ALL students. Dismissal will be 4 hours earlier than the regular dismissal time. Buses will run as normal for pick up and drop off. Breakfast will be served and grab-and-go lunches will be served.

In response to recent violent acts on school campuses across our nation, Madison County Schools has been exploring ways to increase safety and security on our schools campuses and in our buildings. The district has recently partnered with the Safe School Helpline, which is a 24/7 helpline for reporting any threat of harm. Information about Safe School Helpline is being sent home this week with students. Please be on the lookout. In addition, the district is also in the process of hiring 20 safety monitors to be stationed across the district. More information has been added to the School Safety page of our website and we invite you to visit the page to find out more.

Madison County Schools Superintendent Elmer Thomas announced his intent to retire at the Board of Education meeting March 22. Thomas has served as superintendent for the past 5 school years. He intends to retire during the summer of 2018.

The Madison County Board of Education voted to approve the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year. The school year will begin for students on Wednesday, Aug. 22, and end on Friday, May 24. The calendar includes a three-day fall break in October as well as a full week of spring break the first week of April. The calendar can be viewed HERE.

Madison County Schools Board of Education approved the proposed rezoning plan to take effect in August 2018. Assistant Superintendent Randy Neeley presented the plan and then answered questions from the Board members. The plan was approved with a vote of 4-1 with the opposing vote coming from Board Member Mary Renfro. The proposed plan includes the new zone for Boonesborough Elementary and outlines the changes for other elementary schools as well as the shift for middle schools.

Kingston Elementary would like to send a huge "THANK YOU" to volunteers from Pilot Knob Missionary Baptist Church. They are volunteering their time to help make our campus beautiful! We appreciate you!!!